Common Galaxias (species: Galaxias maculatus) in Monga NP (Gaia Guide)
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Galaxias maculatus
Common Galaxias


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Osmeriformes
Family Galaxiidae
Genus Galaxias
Species Galaxias maculatus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 19 cm (SL) - applies to Commonly around 10cm TL.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Occur in a wide variety of habitat, but mostly in still or slow-flowing waters, mainly in streams, rivers and lakes within a short distance of the sea. Can survive in salinities up to 50 ppt.

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